Petrographic description
Barents Red is a Granite quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOGR00255. Its dominant tone is red.
Like every granite, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Barents Red Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Barents Red is a red granite with an intense, crystalline appearance. It is chosen for façades, paving and worktops where a bold and lasting colour is wanted.
History and origin
Red granites have been used for centuries in monumental architecture for their vivid colour and great durability. Barents Red is an imported material with a trade name inspired by Northern Europe. Availability must be checked for each project. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is red, due to the feldspars, with darker quartz crystals and scattered black minerals. The grain can be medium or coarse and the shade varies between brick red and orange-red. Polishing intensifies the red; flaming lightens it and makes it more matt.
Uses
Excellent for ventilated façades, outdoor paving, steps, kerbs and memorials. Indoors it is used for floors, kitchen worktops and cladding with character. It should be used sparingly in small rooms because of its very strong colour.
Care and maintenance
Maintenance with neutral detergents. Outdoors a water repellent reduces dirt on textured finishes. It needs no special treatment.
- Classification
- commercial granite (silicate rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600-2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- exteriors and interiors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Barents Red suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Barents Red per m²?
Indicative price from €70/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Barents Red shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
